Session 4: Global Transformation in the Age of Pandemic New Normal and Role of Civic Sector for Nation-Building
COVID-19 pandemic has initiated transformation globally and created new way of doing business, new work pattern, new relationship pattern, new mode of social interaction, new mode of learning, for instance. Some of the changes happen to be at the global scale yet require solution at the national scale. The changes demand new smart way of responses. Civic sector has a crucial role to play in response to pandemic and adjustment to new normal way of life. Thus, the session discusses:
- In what ways can civic sector create social innovation that provides solutions towards a new transition with social impact after a pandemic crisis?
- How can the role of civic sector be strengthened to contribute to nation-building through new socio-economic patterns?
Moderator: Dr. Vuthiphong Priebjrivat, President of the Sahasswat Institute, Thailand
Speakers:
1. YB Senator Dato’ Sri Ti Lian Ker,
Deputy Minister of National Unity, Malaysia and Vice President of MCA Malaysia
2. Poramase Ngampiches,
Vice Minister of Culture of Thailand
3. Prof. Dr. Suchatchavee Suwansawas,
Rector of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
4. Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh,
President of KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific